The Minas Gerais championship final between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro descended into complete chaos. While Cruzeiro secured a 1–0 victory at the Mineirão, the match ended with a spectacular mass brawl in the final seconds.
It all started after a rough collision inside Atlético’s penalty area between Christian and goalkeeper Everson. Furious, the keeper immediately reacted, triggering an altercation that quickly escalated into a full-scale confrontation between both teams. Punches, violent tackles, and extremely tense scenes erupted on the pitch, involving nearly every player.
Referee Forced to Act After Massive On-Field Brawl
Stadium security and police had to step in to try to restore order. Unable to clearly identify those responsible amid the confusion, referee Matheus Candançan initially blew the final whistle without issuing any immediate sanctions.
The final decision came later in the official match report: 23 red cards were handed out — 12 for Cruzeiro and 11 for Atlético Mineiro — including players such as Hulk, Renan Lodi, Gerson, and Christian. It is a historic record in Brazil, surpassing the 22 expulsions from the famous Rio–São Paulo match of 1954.
WOW, 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗦 𝗖’𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗜 𝗖̧𝗔 ??!! 😱😳
Le match entre Cruzeiro et l’Atlético Mineiro est parti en cacahuète. 🇧🇷
BAGARRE GÉNÉRALE. Ça part dans tous les sens… 🥊💥pic.twitter.com/kPe3YghxRz
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) March 9, 2026
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